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Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA

Left Bank Menlo Park

4.1
4.1
2857 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Inspired by the birthplace of the original Parisian brasseries along the Left Bank of the Seine River, Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. Left Bank pays homage to the joie
de vivre that is synonymous with the Left Bank neighborhood in Paris. Guests are invited to step into
French culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseries
and iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizing
seasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare and
prawns provençal, in addition to heartier classics like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Inspired by the
Parisian-style Bar Américain, an extensive cocktail menu features classics of a bygone era, along with a
wide range of rotating taps, seasonal drafts and bottled beer, and an expertly-curated wine selection.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lots nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Live Music (Every 1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month)

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the winter season with live music in our dining room at Left Bank in Menlo Park! Join us on the first and third Fridays of each month, from 6-8 PM, and wind down your week with relaxing tunes while enjoying friends, family, and of course, fabulous French food! Cheers and see you there!
    Live Music (Every 1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month) Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Left Bank Menlo Park

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 8:15 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 8:15 PM,Fri - 11:30 AM - 3:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 8:30 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 8:30 PM
    Happy Hour is the Best Hour! Raise your glass and toast to Happy Hour! Our tasty bites and libations are sure to make your day. Enjoy a delicious spread of Short Rib Poutine, Moules, Calamari Frit, Sliders and more when you visit during Happy Hour, available every day from 3-6 PM at Left Bank Menlo Park. Cheers!
    Happy Hour at Left Bank Menlo Park Photo

What 2,857 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Left Bank Menlo Park offers a classic French bistro experience with "excellent food" and a "great bistro menu." Guests frequently praise the "delicious" French onion soup and reliable steak frites. While service can be "attentive," some experiences vary. The ambiance is often "fun and comfortable," making it a local favorite for "a nice meal with friends or family."
2,857 Reviews
  1. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food came promptly. My water glass was kept full. The food tasted excellent. Very happy with the dinner. I used my InKind app to pay for it which was easy.

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  2. Neilson

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    reservations were confirmed by phone for outside seating. They were not available at 6pm

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  3. Albert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food — not great. Roast chicken was dry and overcooked.

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  4. Susan

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ladies lunch. We shared a couple of salads and a few appetizers. Perfect portions. Delicious.

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  5. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our waiter was great. and food has been consistently delicious as of late.

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  6. Julie

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Although the restaurant was only about 1/3 full, service was very slow.

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  7. Jennifer

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic experience. Thank you for everything. Will come again.

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  8. sugar

    VIP

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    PARKING DIFFICULT FOR PEOPLE WITH WALKERS. VARIETY MENU WAS GREAT.

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  9. Susan

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server - who has been at Left Bank for a long time, was simply fabulous. They even brought my lunch companion a birthday cake with a candle. Everything was very good (expensive, however, but that is getting to be the norm).

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  10. Don

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, service was rather lackluster. restaurant was very cold inside which made dining uncomfortable. Not on a par with Left Bank at Santana Row. I won't be back.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on February 11, 2025
    Dear Don, Thank you for your feedback. While we're glad you enjoyed the food, we’re sorry to hear that the service and dining environment did not meet expectations. We understand that comfort is key to an enjoyable experience and regret that the temperature impacted your visit. Your comments will be shared with our team to improve both service and ambiance. We appreciate your honesty and are sorry to hear you won’t be returning, but we hope you might reconsider in the future. If there is anyway that I may be of service in changing your mind please call me directly at the restaurant at 650-473-65423

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FAQs

Left Bank Menlo Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 473-6543.

Left Bank Menlo Park is rated 4.1 stars by 2857 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Left Bank Menlo Park

635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lots nearby.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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